SET: The Computer Game | 
| From: SET Enterprises Inc.
Category: Video Games
Buy Used: $1,059.89
Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 20754
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Macintosh, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 95
ESRB: Everyone
Media: CD-ROM
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows 98
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 8 x 1.4
UPC: 736396015006
EAN: 0736396015006
ASIN: B00000IV94
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Amazon.com Product Description
The object of the game is to identify sets of three cards. Each card is unique in its four features: number: 1,2, or 3; symbol: diamond, squiggle, or oval; shading: solid, striped, or open; and color: red, green, or purple. A set consists of three cards on which every feature is either the same on all of the cards, or different on all of the cards.
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 Get with the Program, SET! January 14, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Please be aware that I've never played Cyber SET; I'm a HUGE fan of the card game and the daily online puzzle who finally decided to bite the bullet and buy this edition. Not only was the game no longer listed for sale on the company's Web site, but the customer service department (who, to their credit, responded to my questions very quickly) informed me that the game doesn't even run on anything more recent than Macintosh OS 8 (although subsequent sifting through their site claims through OS X 10.2--two upgrades ago at the time of this review). A revision is said to be in the works, but I was informed that it was unlikely to see the light of day before 2007.
Unlike the previous reviewer, I'm not particularly interested in playing online, or on a network against my friends which I can easily do with the cards (everyone in my circle owns a deck)--I'd just like to be able to improve by playing against my laptop. It seems a tad ironic that a game with such high "nerd appeal" is no longer compatible with recent technology. My rating reflects my disappointment that Cyber SET isn't available for newer operating systems; there aren't enough stars to rate SET itself.
 A good game, but really outdated version :-( February 11, 2005
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
My son and I love to play the daily puzzle of the game of SET at the website setgame.com. Naturally we were excited to see that this version listed "Includes online play" as a feature, because we have multiple PC's at home on our home network.
The CD version I received gives the error message "Sorry, your IP address is invalid for this Demo Version" when we try multi-player mode. Then I realized communications options lists only 3 modem speeds - 1200, 2400 and 9600 baud.
Cmon folks - This is the year 2005: era of home networks, broadband and multiple cell phones. None of my home PC's even have modems. At this day and age, cannot expect 2 analog phone lines at home to dial each other for "Online play" via slooooow Modems! From the "Help-About" it appears the game may have been last updated in 1994. The vendor really needs to update the software to be compatible with current computer networks.
Other than the above gripes, the game itself was functional and looked good. However, I am returning the game as I bought it with online play as a major reason.
 I like to think it encourages mathematical thinking . . . August 2, 2004
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I've been playing the card game for years--it's wonderful. I'm so happy they've made a computer version so that I don't have to find someone to play against me! As a mathematics educator, I'll definitely get this for my classroom, because I think that it encourages the same kind of thinking required for conceptual problems posed in high-school math classes. (And, theoretically, it can be used to cover some mathematical concepts, like probability.) It's definitely a stimulating game--and I love it.
Beginning Player June 17, 2000
45 out of 47 found this review helpful
I played the computer game SET for the first time last night at a party my parents went to. It was fun but challenging because the computer was finding more sets than I was in the beginning. Other people got interested in the game and everyone started looking for the sets. Then I began to see the sets faster and could beat the computer. I liked it because it lets me play one on one against the computer while I'm learning the game and I know I can get good enough to beat the computer and even those other people who were looking over my shoulder.
SET is a really neat game May 29, 2000
28 out of 40 found this review helpful
I played SET as a card game for years. It is an awesome game. I like the fact that I am really good at it because it won so many awards. The computer version really adds some neat challenges. I like the beat-the-clock mode, and I am really hooked on the mode where I get extra time if I'm fast enough. I keep making the hall of fame. Really great because now I can play anytime not just when my friends come over. I love it.
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